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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-24 airplanes. This directive is a response to information about electrical harness installations that do not meet approved designs, which could cause issues like wire chafing, arcing, or failure. These problems might lead to loss of system redundancy or other safety hazards. To address this, the AD requires modifications to the electrical harness installations, which will cost about $1,775 per aircraft to implement.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule, effective December 23, 2024, aimed at improving the safety of Cirrus Design Corporation models SR20, SR22, and SR22T airplanes. This rule requires regular inspections and, if necessary, the replacement of the upper power lever due to reports of failures and cracks that could lead to loss of engine control. Inspections must be carried out at specified intervals, and results must be reported to the FAA. The rule was established without prior public comment due to the potential risk to safety, and the FAA is considering further actions pending the development of a permanent solution by the manufacturer.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule regarding Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes due to reports of hydraulic pressure hoses chafing against the aircraft structure, which could cause hydraulic system failures. The rule requires inspections and corrective actions to prevent this issue, and comments on the proposal are open until February 20, 2025. The rule aims to ensure the continued safety of the aircraft by preventing potential hydraulic system leaks and failures that could impact the airplane's operational capabilities.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A321-251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX, and -272NX airplanes. This proposal comes after discovering that bushes had migrated on the latch shaft of an emergency exit door, which could affect the structural integrity of the aircraft. The proposed AD requires detailed inspections of the affected parts and modifications if discrepancies are found. The FAA invites public comments on this proposal by March 7, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing 767-300 series airplanes converted from passenger to freighter. This proposed AD is due to improperly installed pitot-static tubing in the plane's equipment center, which could lead to system malfunctions. It would require a visual inspection of certain tubes and hoses to check for issues and corrective actions if necessary. The FAA is seeking public comments on this proposal by January 31, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to update an existing Airworthiness Directive for Robinson Helicopter Company's R44 and R44 II models. This proposed rule aims to clarify inspections of certain parts due to potential fatigue cracking that could lead to loss of control. The FAA seeks public comments by March 17, 2025, and estimates the inspection and potential replacement efforts will impact 1,725 helicopters. The rule ensures the safety of these helicopters by improving maintenance procedures.

The FAA has issued a new rule that affects all Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-300 and ERJ 190-400 airplanes due to a failure in the MAU 3B, which can result in brake faults and loss of normal braking. To fix this, the flight manual must be updated to include new procedures. This directive will be effective from April 14, 2025, and is based on a similar measure by Brazil's aviation authority. The FAA seeks public comments by May 12, 2025, but has already taken action to address this safety issue.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule related to specific Boeing Model 737 airplanes. They aim to replace a previous directive due to the risk of escape slides unintentionally deploying, which could hurt passengers or hinder emergency evacuations. The new proposal would extend inspection and replacement requirements to additional airplane models. The FAA invites public comments on this proposal until May 27, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Canada airplanes, prompted by a discovery during testing that some environmental control system (ECS) ducts do not meet flammability standards. The proposed AD requires inspections for these ECS ducts and the installation of a fire-resistant sleeve if necessary. Feedback is being requested by March 31, 2025, and the directives aim to address potential safety risks related to these non-compliant components. The plan includes incorporating requirements from a related Transport Canada directive.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL-600-2B19 airplanes, responding to issues with the structural life limits of some landing gear components. These limits were not properly updated during repairs, potentially leading to landing gear collapse and resulting in airplane damage and danger to passengers. The directive requires checking and revising these limits in airplane documents and replacing affected parts when necessary. This rule is to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft and is effective from March 30, 2021.